The Review of Sexual Offences Sub-committee of the Law Reform Commission published a consultation paper on Sentencing and Related Matters in the Review of Sexual Offences on November 12, 2020.  This consultation paper is the fourth and final part of the overall review of substantive sexual offences.  It covers a review of the penalties for offences proposed in the report on Review of Substantive Sexual Offences, examines ways to reform and improve treatment and rehabilitation of sex offenders in Hong Kong, and reviews the Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme.   The Council is organizing an online seminar on the Consultation paper on “Sentencing and Related Matters in the Review of Sexual Offences” on February 3, 2021 (Wednesday) to facilitate the sector’s discussion of the consultation paper, as well as to collect the sector’s views. Interested participants please register by February 1,  2021 (Monday).  Please download all details at the below links: 1)  Full Consultation Paper 2)  Full Memorandum of the Online Seminar 3)  Details of Online Seminar 4)  Registration For further information, please contact Mr Wing-sun Chan, Officer (Family and Community) at 2876 2466 or by email [email protected] ...

本會承蒙香港賽馬會慈善信託基金捐助，於2017年9月至2020年11月期間，順利完成「賽馬會家在一起計劃」(本計劃)。本計劃透過策動各區社福機構及不同持份者，致力提升公眾對家庭連繫的意識及能力，藉此強化本港家庭功能。 本計劃推行三年以來，曾經就不同年度主題：「一起玩樂」、「一起探索」及「一起服務」，凝聚各參與機構的力量，推展地區主題家庭活動及快樂家庭月大型社區活動，以響應計劃目標，受惠市民共超過18,000位。 本計劃得以圓滿完成，實有賴230多個社會服務單位，以及各區社會福利辦事處的鼎力支持。本會特此鳴謝各參與機構，有關名單請參閱附件。 為整合寶貴的活動經驗，本計劃特別製作了三條主題影片，讓業界同工作為參考。各位可於以下連結或下載QR code觀賞有關影片。 1.    「一起玩樂」: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8RhZtypTII 2.    「一起探索」: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJj-fU6wEOg 3.    「一起服務」: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4NGQpmBH1s 如對上述計劃有任何查詢，歡迎致電2876 2460與徐秀芳小姐聯絡。 多謝垂注。 附件： (一)     「賽馬會家在一起計劃」參與機構服務單位名單 ...

The Council's Network on Ethnic Minorities Services has more than 30 member agencies providing various service for ethnic minorities, including Chinese and English language classes, cultural sensitivity training, integration program, interpretation and translation, employment support, counseling service and etc. They are concern on rights and equal opportunities of ethnic minorities.  Please refer to the attachment regard their service target groups, type of services provided, districts and contacts. Download attachment. Besides, there are six support service centres and two sub-centres for ethnic minorities to facilitate the integration of ethnic minorities into the community, and their access to public services. Regard the Support Service Centres for Ethnic Minorities, please press here. *resources from Home Affairs Department The Social Welfare Department commissioned three non-governmental organisations to set up three outreaching teams for ethnic minorities (OTEM) on mainly Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and the New Territories to proactively reach out to ethnic minorities and connect those in need with mainstream welfare services.  Regard the Outreaching Teams for Ethnic Minorities, please press here. *resources from Social Welfare Department ...

Recently, various initiatives were implemented to “Strengthening Support for Ethnic Minorities”. Social Welfare Department commissioned NGOs to set up three Outreaching Teams for EM (OTEM). Besides, the EM District Ambassador pilot scheme will be launched in nine districts with higher EM population. The Council is going to organize the captioned event at 2:15pm on October 8 (Thursday) to share the experience of selecting and managing EM colleague and how to create an inclusive workplace. We have invited the former chairpersons of Network on EM services to share their experience in leading the diverse team with EM colleague. In view of the pandemic situation, the event will be conducted online. It is free of charge. For registration, please return the completed registration form or fill in the online registration (https://forms.gle/uyeZJyJ7GhhsJ5Ra9) on or before September 30. Should there be any queries, please contact our Officer (Family & Community Service) Ms. Lynn Law via email [email protected] or phone at 2876-2424 or our project assistant Ms. Eva Lam via email  [email protected] or phone at 3611-2295. Thank you for your attention. Attachments: Memo Rundown (Chinese Only) Registration Form (Chinese Only) ...

The Council is committed to tackle the substance abuse issues. Our Network on Substance Abuse Service discusses the service needs and collaboration on a regular basis. We also advocate for related policy and service development.   In order to facilitate the deliberation among the sector, the Council will arrange four consultation meetings in July & August. You are cordially invited to participate in the consultation to enhance the T&R service. All the meetings will be conducted online in view of the pandemic outbreak.  Enclosed pls find the meeting details and registration form, for your use. Regard the previous Three-year Plan, you may refer to the following website https://www.nd.gov.hk/pdf/three_year_plan_2018_2020_final_tc.pdf. For registration, please return the completed registration form or fill in the online registration (https://forms.gle/pz5vbasMSuzeDC4TA) on or before the deadline. We will send you the confirmation notice and the link to join meeting(s) afterwards. Should there be any queries, please contact Ms Lynn Law at 2876-2424 or Ms Eva Lam at 3611-2295. Thank you for your attention. Attachments: Memo Rundown (Chinese Only) Registration Form (Chinese Only) ...